| Use cotton towels instead of paper | | If you find yourself going through a roll of kitchen towels every few days then consider switching to cotton towels. Cotton towels can be used over and over again and help you cut down on paper wastage. Even better is that cut up old clothes serve the purpose of cotton towels without the expense. |
| Use a Sandwich toaster for grilling | | Reader tip from John M: I often use my sandwich toaster now instead of my grill for cooking burgers, paninis, etc, as it cooks more quickly since it cooks on both sides. It uses a lot less energy too...... |
| Find alternatives for food wrap | | In the UK, we use 35,000 tonnes of aluminium foil a year to wrap food, but recycle just 12 per cent of that. Aluminium can be recycled over and over again with no loss of quality, but if you'd rather avoid it completely, try these ideas....... |
| Ladies - get a Mooncup | | The Mooncup is an eco-friendly alternative to tampons and sanitary towels. For under £20, you get a reusable silicone rubber cup which will save money within six months and stop endless amounts of disposable sanitary protection from taking up space in landfill sites. The Mooncup is easily sterilised, easy to use and poses no risk of toxic shock syndrome. |
| Check so-called organic toiletries | | Watch out for so-called organic or natural shampoos. Unlike food labelling, the toiletry industry has no regulations to prevent the misuse of these terms. |
| Get a green mortgage | | The Norwich and Peterborough Building Society will plant 40 trees for every new customer, planting eight trees a year for five years. |
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